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$116,562$110 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Mar 27, 2002

18938 RUTH LN

PAYNES CREEK, CA 96075
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,060 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$117K
$107K low$126K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Mar 27, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$197 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$26,671 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,889
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,782
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,149

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyTEHAMA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Plum Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 6.9 mi
H
Red Bluff High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 27.2 mi

District: Red Bluff Joint Union High School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 96075These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.184

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.69%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.884
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,538
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,259
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.88%

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How this home compares

18938 Ruth Ln measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Tehama County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Tehama County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Tehama County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Tehama County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Paynes Creek 96075

What homes are worth in Paynes Creek 96075

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$24K$356K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Paynes Creek 96075.

How it measures up in Paynes Creek 96075

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paynes Creek 96075.

Estimated value$116,562
CheaperTypical $120,291Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 18938 Ruth Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePaynes Creek 96075Tehama County
Estimated valuepricier than$116,56247% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11028% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,060 ft²54% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac13% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than196527% of homes28% of homes

About 18938 Ruth Ln

How much is 18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA is $116,562 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $106,659 to $126,465. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA last sell?

18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA last sold on Mar 27, 2002 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA?

18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,060 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA built?

18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA?

18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA is assigned to Plum Valley Elementary School (elementary); Red Bluff High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Red Bluff Joint Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA compare to other homes in Paynes Creek 96075?

Among the 156 homes in Paynes Creek 96075, it is worth more than 47% of them ($116,562 against a typical $120,291), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($110 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,060 ft² against a typical 1,056 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1965 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Tehama County, it is worth more than 9% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 18938 Ruth Ln, Paynes Creek, CA was $197. The county assessed it at $26,671.

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